Russell County man found guilty of sex offenses

A Russell County man has been found guilty of several sex related offenses involving a minor. A Russell County jury found 34 year old Rusty Weddle guilty of rape in the second degree, sodomy in the second degree, unlawful transactions with a minor, possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor and being a persistent felony offender. The jury recommended several jail sentences ranging from 20 to 25 years. Formal sentencing in the case will be April 30th, 2018, in Russell Circuit Court.